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Lenski's Synthesis

Modern-day Hunter/gatherer Societies

Modern-day Hunter/gatherer Societies

Nearly all societies have become industrialized to varying extents, but a few continue to function based on hunting and gathering. In these societies, there are few surplus goods. According to Lenski, this means that such societies do not exhibit inequality.

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